Daily life in the Middle Ages was shaped by deep religious faith and widespread superstition. From unconventional ...

This spectacular work of medieval art imagines Christ's side as a vulva—and is now on view at the Met Cloisters, ...

Discover the charm of Bruges, Belgium as you wander through its remarkably preserved medieval center. The cobbled lanes and ...

It was the inspiration for Pope Francis’s plea for action on the environment, Laudate Si; and, as I have written about ...

December sparkles on Skiathos, impressive yet cozy. Pine forests, soft sand, and warm tavernas capture the optimistic, open-hearted spirit, bringing light, movement, and a sense of awe. Either an ...

The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.

From ancient linen barriers to industrial rubber, the history of condoms traces how epidemics, morality, science, and social ...

Is there a greater testament to artistic endeavour than Florence? The Tuscan city positively brims with museums, galleries ...

From the outside, it looks like just another historic building, but inside the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera, Texas, is a cabinet of curiosities that captures the Wild West for more than 90 years.

After fighting in Iraq, he served 16 years in prison before being placed in immigration detention and eventually deported: ‘I ...

The moon crossed the sun's path on February 17, causing what is known as an annular solar eclipse. The sun was not covered ...